Disposing of Pharmaceutical Waste
Pharmaceutical waste is one of the many types of regulated medical waste. It must be handled differently than biohazard waste and sharps waste. Disposal of it also depends on whether …
Pharmaceutical Disposal
How to Dispose of Various Prescription Medications
According to numerous studies, an alarming amount of pharmaceutical drugs are ending up in our lakes, rivers, and drinking water. How do they get here? Improper disposal by consumers and …
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Full List of Amlodipine Recalls, FDA 2012-2017
There have been nine major Amlodipine recalls since 2012 and seven minor ones. There are actually 49 FDA recall orders for the popular generic, but that’s because each major recall …
Medication Return Programs and Waste Disposal Concerns
Pharmacies around the country have been participating in the pharmaceutical take-back collection of prescription and over-the-counter drug programs. The dates and locations are preset and can be located in a …
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What is Not Considered Medical Waste?
Medical waste is broad term that can be fitted to towards a wide range of waste. There are set rules and regulations what can and not go into a medical …
Can I Throw Over-The-Counter Medication Down the Drain?
Absolutely Not! Throwing your medications down the drain is prohibited. This is the most wrong way you can dispose of any medications you may have. This is due for many …
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How to Dispose of Expired Inhalers
Used inhalers are an interesting item to dispose of. In fact, most people have no idea what to do with them and simply keep them or throw them in their …
Why You Need to Stop Flushing Your Expired Meds
Are you currently flushing or throwing away your expired medications? Ever wonder how to dispose of old medications? Read this blog to find out!
FDA is Pushed to Change Current Pharmaceutical Waste Policy to End “Flush List”
30-40 percent of leftover and expired medications in American homes go unused. Here’s how to properly dispose of them without creating pharmaceutical waste.